Gillespie Center

Monday, Sept. 12

‘One Great Plate’: Learn about nutrition and using one great plate to eat healthier presented by the University of Minnesota Community Nutrition Educator Chris Deibele at 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 14

‘Classic Country Jam’: Enjoy live music and lunch from noon-2 p.m. Music is free, lunch is $5.

The Gillespie Center is located at 2590 Commerce Blvd. in Mound. For more information and to register for events call 952-472-6501.

Hopkins Activity Center

Thursday, Sept. 8

Home health care consultations: Jon DeWitte of Accessible Home Health Care will provide consultations on home health care issues by appointment.

The Hopkins Activity Center is located at 33 14th Ave. N. For more information call 952-939-1333.

Meridian Manor

Ongoing

‘Veteran’s Breakfast’: Enjoy a free, hot breakfast for veterans. Todd Dionne from the Veteran’s Administration and Mary Sue Galey from C.O.R.E. will answer questions the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 a.m.

Alzheimer’s and dementia support group: This support group for family members and caregivers is held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Meridian Manor is located at 163 W. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata. For more information or to register for programs call 952-473-3200.

Minnetonka Community Center

Saturday, Sept. 10

‘Caregiving: A Road Map to Success’: This presentation will feature a vendor fair, door prizes and speakers Minnetonka City Manager John Gunyou, Star Tribune columnist Warren Wolfe, Courage Center’s Jan Malcom and Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Minneapolis’ Annette Sandler from 9 a.m.-noon.

Monday, Sept. 12

‘Tonka Brass – Variety Show’: Enjoy a variety of brass quartet music, singing duets with guitar, piano and the Swiss alphorn. Also enjoy a spaghetti dinner with salad, garlic bread and dessert at 5:30 p.m. $7

Beginning Sept. 13

‘Fall Fitness Fest’: Enjoy this two-day fitness program with the Plymouth Creek Center and Senior Community Services. Tuesday events include breakfast, Nordic walking, croquet, tennis and bocce ball. Wednesday, Sept. 14, activities include 2, 3, 4-mile walks, bean bag toss, ladder golf (closest to pin) and lunch. $10.

The Minnetonka Community Center is located at 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. For more information and to register for activities call 952-939-8393 or visit www.eminnetonka.com.

Plymouth Creek Center

Wednesday, Sept. 7

‘Take Out Your Slates’: Take a trip down memory lane with Martha Norris of Full Bloom as she presents a history of education in America. A box lunch will follow the program. This event takes place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $8; $4 for retired teachers.

Beginning Sept. 13

‘Fall Fitness Fest’: This two-day event promoting fitness for people age 55 and older will include a light breakfast, walking, Nordic walking, tennis tournament, bocce ball games, croquet, bean bag toss, golf (closest to pin), lasso golf and an awards luncheon through Wednesday, Sept. 14, times vary. $10.

Plymouth Senior Services programs are held at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Ave. N., Plymouth unless otherwise noted. For more information call 763-509-5280.

RidgePointe

Thursday, Sept. 8

‘Historic Gibbs Museum Tour’: Enjoy a trip back in time to when pioneers first settled in Minnesota to farm at the Gibbs Museum. The bus departs at 9:30 a.m. $13.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

‘Medicare 101: Update on Changes Coming in 2012’: This lecture will include updates on the changes coming to Medicare in Marion Hall at 10 a.m.

‘A Story Teller for All Ages’: This lecture will feature guest speaker Carla Vogel. Inspired by Jewish and family folklore, Vogel’s will share traditional or contemporary stories in Marion Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15

‘Flamingo Court’: This three-act comedy follows the nosy and endearing residents of Flamingo Court, a South Florida apartment complex. Following the play enjoy lunch at Pittsburgh Blue. The bus departs at 10:30 a.m. $10.

Saturday, Sept. 17

‘Hairspray’: It’s 1962, and Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power and the help of a crazy cast of characters, to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do. The bus departs at 10:30 a.m. $56.

RidgePointe is located at 12600 Marion Lane in Minnetonka. For more information call 952-540-6212 or visit www.funatridge.com.